Electrical Controls Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Installation, Wiring and Commissioning of control systems. Exercise technical, mechanical and control system aptitude/skills in order to accurately identify root causes for machine failures or breakdowns and the repair accordingly. Instrumentation and controls debugging and troubleshooting. May represent Facility as Associate Project Manager on segments of Corporate Engineering projects as well as lead small in-house plant projects. Receives general supervision and exercises some discretion as to work details. Ability to work all shifts dependent on the need to maintain production. Responsible for completing projects tasks within time and budget constraints. Work is reviewed for overall accuracy, completeness and soundness of technical judgment. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.    LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives. Ability to effectively present information to management.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.     WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include but are not limited to manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by the supervisor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High School General Education Diploma or equivalent. Some college strongly preferred. Possess the ability to read and understand controls prints. A minimum of five years of experience in the maintenance of complex controls systems with multiple interactions is required. Must have knowledge of how PLC, SCADA  and/or other industrial control systems work to include some minor programming. Emphasis on Rockwell Automation RS Logix5000 and SLC500 platforms Three years’ experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and process control equipment, in an industrial manufacturing setting including Food, Beverage, or other manufacturing industries. Technical training in electronics, instrumentation, and process controls Work with Thermocouples, Transducers, PLC, Motors, VFD Drives Update and Maintain Plant library of all PLC, HMI, and VFD drive parameters on Corporate Drive. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.   Shasta Beverages, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans, or sexual orientation.